The flipbook reader

The flipbook reader is the page-by-page view of an issue. It's how you read your comic, edit it, and how the public reads your published comics. Same component, different controls depending on whether you're the creator or a reader.

Controls

• Arrow keys — left/right to flip pages.
• Click left or right edge of the page — flip backward or forward.
• Swipe on touch devices — swipe left/right to flip.
• Page indicator — shows current page / total pages.

Editing controls (creators only)

When you open one of your own issues, the flipbook editor adds:

• Click any panel to edit dialogue, narration, or regenerate just that panel.
• Click page-level actions to regenerate the whole page, change layout, or translate.
• Click cover in the toolbar to edit or regenerate the cover.

Languages

When an issue has multiple language versions, readers can switch language from the reader UI:

• A language picker appears in the toolbar.
• Switching reloads the page imagery in the new language.
• The reader's preferred browser language is selected by default if available.

To add a new language, see translating your comic.

Reactions and comments (public reader)

On a published issue, readers can:

• React with a heart/like (no signup required for the reaction; tracked by browser).
• Comment — login required for comments.

You'll see all reactions and comments from your dashboard view of the issue.

Reading on mobile

The flipbook is mobile-first: full-screen view, swipe gestures, no desktop-only UI. On the iOS app, the reader is native.

Right-to-left reading

For manga-format comics, you can configure right-to-left page flow on the issue settings. Readers will flip pages right-to-left automatically.

What readers see

Public readers see only:

• The pages
• The cover
• The title and creator name
• Reaction counts and comment thread
• A discreet link to ComicInk

They do not see your dashboard, your other issues, or any private metadata. Each public URL is fully self-contained.

Updated on: 26/04/2026